Boston Revisits Revolutionary Anniversary and Warren Statue
The piece marks Patriots' Day and the June Breed's Hill defense as the Revolution's formal start. It notes Putnam Prescott Warren's roles and assigns national holiday significance while reporting the Roxbury statue unveiling of General Joseph Warren.
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Boston
Continental Army
Breed's Hill
New England
Putnam
Connecticut
Prescott
Warren
Massachusetts
Washington
Cambridge
Joseph Warren
Roxbury
State Treasurer Bradford Rejects Drafts for Bounty Act Costs
State Treasurer Bradford declines to recognize treasury drafts by the bounty act commission or fund clerical costs until the act’s constitutionality is settled. He will wait the validity decision before authorizing bond issues, seeking AG and Parker opinions and urging Supreme Court review for absolute resolution.
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Bradford
Treasury
Ol'n
Parker
Supreme Court
East River Horror General Slocum Disaster
The General Slocum fire and sinking caused hundreds of deaths with estimates reaching the thousands as bodies drifted past Hell Gate. Investigators blame not only crew, but the boat's lack of emergency safety appliances and insufficient crew to handle crisis.
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Hell Gate
Lfe
Safety at Chicago theater law evoked during convention
A sense of relief spreads as Chicago enforces a new theatre law at the Coliseum for the Republican convention. Delegates departing from Boston are viewed as precious citizens to protect while away. Questions arise about crowd limits and impact on Roosevelt’s acclamation amid tight entry for 6000 instead of 11,000.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Boston
Roosevelt
Obdurate Exclusion Sparks Debate on Lawful Number
The statement criticizes excluding all but the lawful number and asks why megaphones cannot be provided to those allowed. It questions enforcement tactics and urges practical amplification for permitted participants.
Public Safety Call for Thorough Excursion Boat Inspections
A Boston editorial urges immediate comprehensive inspections of all excursion steamers in New England waters. It stresses covering boat condition, safety appliances, crew drill, and emergency discipline to reassure the public after recent New York and Iroquois Theatre disasters.
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Boston
New England
Points Byond
General Slocum
East River
Boston Harbor
New York
Iroquois Theatre
Auto Speeders in Boston Face Police Crackdown
The piece argues for stronger police action in Boston to curb unlawful speed by automobile drivers. It notes a sharp rise in reckless driving with accidents and fatalities on parkways boulevards and city streets, urging enforcement under Chair man Emmons to deter speedsters and reduce lawbreaking on the roads.
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Boston
Emmons
West Roxbury High School Class Day Festivities
Relatives and friends gathered at West Roxbury High School for the annual class day exercises. A banquet followed with toasts as E. Williard of the class of 1904 presided, and dancing occurred after the banquet with the president directing the floor.
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West Roxbury High School
E. Williard
J. L. Sandon
B. Wilson
B. W. Trask
Cymric Sets Sail With 182 Saloon Passengers
Promptly at 11 a m yesterday the White Star steamship Cymric capt Thompson cast off from Hoosac docks for Queenstown and Liverpool on her voyage. Among the saloon passengers are Dr Thomas E Cunningham Rev J A Latham and Mrs Latham Mrs R Evans Miss Eva Evans Mr and Mrs William Evans Salvation Army Ashton Lee and others including Mr and Mrs R B Merriam and Mr and Mrs Samuel Withers.
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White Star Line
Cymric
Thompson
Hoosac Docks
Queenstown
Liverpool
Thomas E. Cunningham
J. A. Latham
Latham
R. Evans
Eva Evans
William Evans
The
Salvation Army
Ashton Lee
R.B. Merriam
Samuel Withers
W. F. Bartlett
General Bartlett
Death of Former Senator Edward F. O Sullivan Lawrence
Edward F. O Sullivan a former State Senator died at his home 137 Lawrence Street this morning aged 46 He spent most of his life in journalism besides politics He served in Cuba with the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment during the Spanish war and his health failed soon after the conflict.
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E. F. O’sullivan
Lawrence
Edward F. O'Sullivan
Lawrence Street
O’sullivan
Cuba
Ninth
Massachusetts
Tufts College Elects Two to Faculty
Tufts College trustees elected two new faculty members, Dr. Frederick D. Lambert professor of natural history and Arthur Murphy Jr instructor in chemistry. Murphy, a former Tufts track standout, holds records in broad jump and hurdles and is known as a sharp quarter-miler.
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Tufts Medford
Tufts College
Tufts
Frederick D. Lambert
Arthur Murphy
Murphy
Lawn Party in Aid of Whidden Hospital
A June 16 benefit party was held at the Company B armory on Chelsea Street to aid Whidden Memorial Hospital. The event opened with an exhibition drill by Company B followed by dancing and social activities chaired by Mrs. George A. Kyle.
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Whidden Hospital
Everett
Company B
Chelsea Street
Whidden Memorial Hospital
George A. Kyle
Boston beauty contest taps endless faces in All Sorts column
The Boston All Sorts column reveals a vast pile of entries for a beauty contest. An assistant editor from Chelsea trims to only the finest faces, while notable locals weighed in with colorful quotes. Miss Tiny Tompkins of South Boston is highlighted as a leading entry, with another contender from Charlestown described as a future beauty awaiting arrival. The piece notes the contest's soon ending and the staff's nervous strain in judging.
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Boston
Chelsea
The
Post
Bates
Collins
Jim Donovan
Watts
Rogues’ Gallery
Richard Olney
Emmons
Tiny Tompkins
South Boston
Nantasket
Liverpool
Eng
Charlestown
Notable Theater Moves And Local Summer Plans
John Craig leaves Boston for the Alcazar Theatre San Francisco to play leading man starting Sept 15 after current engagement with Keith's Albee stock in Providence. Will Armstrong and wife sail to England for summer and may return to join Whitney's productions. Houses in Harwich Marblehead and Roxbury prepare for summer routines and public festivities including Warren monument dedication.
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John Craig
Castle Square Theatre
Alcazar Theatre
San Francisco
Mr. Craig
Albee Stock Company
Keith's Theatre
Providence
Craig
Boston
Italian Evening Hosted by Roxbury Youth Club
Several hundred young people from Roxbury and Jamaica Plain attended an Italian Evening at the Boylston Schulverein clubhouse on Danforth street. The program featured Italian musicians in concert, followed by refreshments and dancing, providing an unusually engaging social event.
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Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Boylston Schulverein
Danforth Street
Rice to Fight Park Sign Case in District Court
President John M. Rice of Buttrick Lumber Company prepared to contest park authorities in Waltham a matter over a removal order. He retained ex-Mayor George W. Mayberry as counsel and pledged an appeal if defeated. He argued freight cars with signs on river banks set a precedent for liability. The sign cost over $200 to erect and would cost more to replace.
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Waltham
John M. Rice
Buttrick Lumber Company
Metropolitan Park Commission
George W. Mayberry
Rice
Whdé
Lieutenant Governor Guild Hosts Executive Council Reunion
Lieutenant-Governor Guild plans a Nahant gathering for councillors after observing the nomination of President Roosevelt. Attendees include members from both last year and this year as Governor and Mrs. Bates join the festivities.
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Guild
Roosevelt
Executive Council
Nahant
Bates
Governor Bates Hosts Philippine Commission Dinner
Governor Bates will dinner the Philippine Commission at the Algonquin Club next Thursday evening. Mayor Collins refused to host the delegation, and the Boston Chamber of Commerce joined in the action.
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Bates
Algonquin Club
United States
Congressional Committee On Insular Affairs
Collins
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Love and Sentiment Advice By Mildred Champagne
Mildred Champagne, known as Miss Champagne for five years in the Sunday Post, will answer all love and sentiment letters in the Daily Post. Letters should be written clearly in ink on one side of paper only and will be addressed in order of receipt.
Dear Miss Champagne Advises on Rekindling Old Love
A man 25 seeks advice to reconnect with a former girlfriend after two years apart. The columnist suggests writing to signal reconciliation and hints she may await such contact. The letter frames a plan to meet and discuss important news to win her heart back.
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Miss Champagne
Bob
Offence Sparks Gridiron Banter Between Lady and George
A witty exchange unfolds as a lady challenges George over a bone to pick. He replies with a sharp retort, insisting the matter is not his concern but offering a demand for real meat or nothing.
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George
Do Not Let a Lovers Quarrel Spoil Lifelong Happiness
A brief urging resolve personal disputes calmly to preserve long lasting companionship and harmony, emphasizing that timely forgiveness sustains a joyful marriage or partnership despite minor disputes.
Dear Miss Champagne How to Gain a Favorable Glimpse
A 16 year old girl asks how to win a 18 year old fellow who is friends with others. The adviser urges being natural and patient, saying affection cannot be forced and fate will decide if he loves her.
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Miss Champagne
Margaret B
Dear Miss Champagne on a marriage premised on love
A widower urges guidance in choosing between two loves. He plans to marry the housekeeper due to duty but loves another woman. The advisor says breaking a promise is better than an unhappy marriage and advises asking for release to avoid an unloving union.
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Miss Champagne
Asking to Call on a Lady After Brief Acquaintance
A reader asks if it is proper to write to a well educated young lady to request a call or if a formal introduction is required. The reply states that with slight acquaintance a written request to call is acceptable and may lead to an invitation if the interest is mutual.
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Miss Champagne
H. H
Romance Under the Apple Tree at Bunker Hill
In a long ago hamlet a couple, Dorothy and John, part after a bitter quarrel amid May blossoms. A year later Dorothy reunites with John as he fights at Bunker Hill and is wounded. Dorothy nurses him back to life and they reaffirm love and trust, earning recognition from the Society of the Cincinnati for his gallant conduct.
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Bunker Hill
Dorothy
Boston
John
Society of the Cincinnati
Battle of
Reception for Mendist Church shut-in members at Melrose
A reception for elderly and invalid members of the Mendist Church was held at the new church edifice in Melrose. Carriages were provided for attendees and a large crowd gathered. Speakers included Pastor Rev. Charles H. Stackpole Rev. John D. Pickles and Drs Mansfield and Dunning.
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Melrose
Charles H. Stackpole
John D. Pickles
Mansfield and
Dunning
Wedding of Miss Anna Thayer and William Patten at Lancaster Church
The historic Lancaster Unitarian Church hosted the June 16 wedding of Miss Anna Morton Thayer daughter of Nathaniel Thayer and cousin of Mrs. Levi P. Morton and William S. Patten of Wellesley nephew and adopted son of Arthur Hunnewell. Rev. Dr. George Murillo Bartol officiated with over 400 guests, many arriving from Boston by special train.
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Lancaster
Lancaster Unitarian Church
Anna Morton Thayer
Nathaniel Thayer
Levi P. Morton
William S. Patten
Wellesley
Arthur Hunnewell
George Murillo Bartol
Boston
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